Pitt overpowered by FSU, sustains 3-game skid
By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2020
And on Tuesday, the trajectory of both teams kept constant. The Panthers (15-12 overall, 6-10 ACC) were overpowered by No. 8 Florida State, (22-4 overall, 12-3 ACC) 82-67 on Tuesday night. The Seminoles avenged their opening-night loss to the Panthers and remained in the hunt for a No. 1 seed in March’s NCAA Tournament.
Panthers falter in second half vs. FSU, lose 66-41
By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer
February 2, 2020
In a lopsided matchup against No. 14 Florida State in the 13th annual Pink the Pete game, Pitt women’s basketball played close for most of the game, but were unable to sustain solid play, eventually being blown out, 66-41.
Pitt needs defense to protect the Pete vs. FSU
By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2019
The turning tides of college basketball have brought new faces to familiar foes. After upsetting then No. 11 FSU last January, Pitt welcomes the Seminoles for a rematch on Wednesday night, eager to open the next stage of their rebuild with a bang.
Seminoles steamroll Pitt women’s basketball, 78-46
By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer
February 18, 2019
The Panthers reverted back to their old ways Sunday, losing 78-46 to No. 21 Florida State in Tallahassee.
Q&A: Mike Bell looks to bring improvement to Pitt Baseball
By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
On July 10, Mike Bell became the fifth head coach in history of Pitt baseball. Prior to coming to Pitt, Bell was the pitching coach for Florida State for seven years.
Pitt upsets No. 11 Florida State 75-62
By Andrew Kelly, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
First-year Trey McGowens notched his second 30 point game of his career in Pitt’s upset over Florida State on Monday night.
White About Now: New Women’s Basketball Coach Meets Pitt
By Joanna Li | Staff Writer
April 19, 2018
When Lance White watched Jeff Capel — the next head coach of Pitt’s men’s basketball team — speak about his late father’s advice to take time and sleep on big decisions, he figured he would follow that advice if he was ever given the same opportunity. Instead, when he was offered the role as ...
Seminoles smother Panthers, 88-75
By Michael Nitti | Staff Writer
February 18, 2018
For the fifth straight time this season, the Pitt men’s basketball set a school record — this time after an 88-75 road loss to Florida State on Sunday — extending the team’s record losing streak to 15. This time, the Panthers (8-20 overall, 0-15 ACC) kept it close — leading the Seminoles (19-8...
No. 15 Miami hold off No. 24 Florida State in basketball
By Michelle Kaufman | Miami Herald
January 8, 2018
While most of the nation braced for record-breaking cold weather and ice storms on Sunday, South Florida warmed up significantly, as did the 15th-ranked University of Miami men's basketball team. Playing in front of a near-capacity crowd and 17 NBA scouts, the Hurricanes made 13 of their first 14...
Fearsome foes: Pitt men’s basketball’s five toughest teams
By Joe Rokicki / Staff Writer
November 2, 2015
After a difficult season one year ago, the Pitt men’s basketball team’s road to rebounding won’t get any easier. With the 2015-16 college basketball season imminent, the Panthers will return to the hardwood trying to improve upon a 19-15 overall finish last season. Pitt will feature several new f...